Webinar Overview: Modern Microbial Testing Tools for Compounding Pharmacies
Sterile compounding pharmacies, whether small hospital 503A facilities or large-scale GMP-compliant 503B outsourcing facilities, face increasing pressure to meet evolving quality standards while protecting patients from microbial contamination. No matter the size of the facility, microbial detection, identification, and endotoxin testing remain essential for preventing risk and maintaining compliance.
This webinar breaks down what sterile compounders need to know to strengthen microbial QC testing strategies. It covers which methods support compliance, how to weigh the decision to insource or outsource testing, and what pitfalls to avoid when building or evaluating your contamination control plan.
You’ll also see real-world examples from across the compounding space, offering practical lessons in balancing regulatory expectations with operational constraints.
After attending, you’ll be able to:
- Explain why robust QC testing is essential for safe compounded medicines
- Identify proper testing procedures to meet USP requirements and regulatory expectations
- Evaluate when outsourcing vs. insourcing makes sense for microbial and endotoxin testing
Discuss how modern testing tools can reduce delays and support faster release of compounded preparations.
Presenters
Abby Roth
Founder
Pure Microbiology LLC
Jon Kallay
Senior Scientific Portfolio Specialist
Charles River Laboratories